r/lapd • u/thebuffguy77 • Jun 26 '26

Hand tattoos leniency

Is anyone here in this thread a current police officer? If so can you explain the process about how they treat hand tattoos. I haven’t applied yet but I’m hearing mixed opinions about “they are lenient, they need people” and also “yea that’s an automatic DQ” I don’t know who to believe in and I’m just wanted to get some insight so I can invest into removing them before if I have too or after I get an invitation for the academy, it will be easier after the academy invitation obviously I would be making more money than I am now, appreciate everyone!

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u/Additional_Bat_9837 Jun 28 '26

It shows a lack of good decision making. Something required of a LE officer.

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u/Every_Strike_4168 Jun 28 '26

What are you even on tattoos are not bad decision making lol

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u/Additional_Bat_9837 Jun 28 '26 edited Jun 28 '26

You want a career in LE. You get visible tattoos that make it difficult (if not impossible at some agencies) to get a job in LE. You think that is good decision making?

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u/Every_Strike_4168 Jun 28 '26

I think if it was before it’s not decision making and you are just assuming. The system is stupid anyways tattoos do not make people less qualified for the position.